Reverend Erik Medlin
Reverend Erik Medlin is a native of Baltimore, Maryland, and received his early education through the Baltimore County Public Schools System. He accepted Christ as his personal savior at the age of 12.
He has always been very active in various areas of ministry having previously served at the historic Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Baltimore, Maryland as an Assistant to the Minister of the Music and Fine Arts Department, Choir Director, member of the Praise Team, a member of the Ministerial Staff, member of the Media Ministry, and has even served as a member of the Steward Board.
Reverend Erik accepted his call to Ministry and preached his initial sermon on Friday, August 28, 2015. On April 5, 2024, at the 208th Session of the Baltimore Annual Conference, he was ordained as an Itinerant Deacon in the African Methodist Episcopal Church. The following day, at the Closing and Commissioning Service, Bishop James Levert Davis appointed Reverend Erik to Bells Chapel AME Church in Denton, MD.
Reverend Medlin holds a Bachelor of Science degree in legal studies from the American Military University, and is currently pursuing a Master’s of Divinity from Liberty University.
One of his favorite scriptures that he stands firmly on is Romans 8:31, “What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?”
Reverend Medlin stands ready as a vessel for God’s work, committed to serving with passion, faith, and an unwavering dedication to His divine purpose.
About Bell’s AME Church
The history of Bell’s Chapel AME Church can be traced back to its incorporation in the year 1874. In historical records, Bishop A. W. Wayman dedicated the church as Deep Branch Chapel. How the church name changed from Deep Branch Chapel tdo Bell’s Chapel is not clearly known as land records dated July 22, 1913, refer to John W. Wright, William H. Perkins, James A. Wisher, Thomas Case and Roger Wright as Trustee’s of Bell’s African Methodist Episcopal Church.
For many years, Bell’s Chapel was on a circuit with Allen AME Church until it became a station church in 1973, marking a significant step in its history. Ground was broken for the current building on Tuckahoe Road in August 1968, with the first service held on Sunday, October 11, 1972. Since then, the church has undergone renovations and expansions to better serve its congregation. These updates included the addition of a conference room, pastor’s study, and modernized restrooms.
Today, Bell’s Chapel, lovingly known as "the church on the side of the road," stands as a steadfast pillar of faith and commitment to its community, a testament to 150 years of spiritual dedication and growth.
